Welcome Friends!
Do you have your Bible, journal, pen and favorite warm drink ready? Let’s dig into God’s Word through the SOAP Method.
S- Scripture – Write out God’s Word
O – Observation – What do you see in these verses. Who is the audience? What words, phrases stand out to you? Are there any words repeated?
- Colossians – written by Paul to the church in Colosse and all followers of Jesus. Paul is writing from house arrest in Rome to dispel false teachings in Colosse
- devote – persevere, constantly diligent
- watchful – keeping alert, give strict attention to, active, vigilant
- thankful – attitude of thanksgiving, gratitude
A – Application – How is god personally speaking to me? Is he specifically saying something to me in this passage? How can I apply this passage to my life? Do I need to make any changes in my life? Is there anything I need to do after reading this passage?
- When a situation arises is my first response to go to God in prayer or is it to stress, worry or talk to someone else?
- Do I persevere in praying for something when I don’t receive an immediate answer?
- Do I actively look for ways God is working in the small everyday or am I distracted by looking for the big flashy signs?
- How thankful am I on a day to day, moment by moment basis?
P – Prayer – Pray God’s Word. Take it deep into your heart and ask Him to help you live out His Truth. Use this time to confess sin He has revealed.
Dear Lord, You desire a relationship with us. Part of the way we develop a relationship with you is through prayer. Lord give us hearts of prayer. May we stay diligent in our communication with you through prayer. Let it be the first place we turn instead of the 2nd, 3rd,or 4th place we turn. Give us eyes to see you working all around us. Open our eyes to the ordinary things in our lives that we can be thankful for each day. Lord help us grow closer to you with each bowed head in prayer and utterance of thankfulness. In Your Name We Pray, Amen.
You can find other posts on digging deeper through the SOAP Method here and here.
